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TIL Wilhelm Röntgen who discovered x-rays refused to patent his discovery as he ‘wanted mankind as a whole to benefit from practical applications of the same’

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JkOj TIL that so many American Indians joined the military during WW2 that had all Americans joined at the same proportion, conscription would not have been necessary. The Blackfeet tribe mocked the idea of a draft: “Since when has it been necessary for Blackfeet to draw lots to fight?”
neONG TIL that only 5.5% of participants responded “yes” to the question: “Is sugar added to cigarettes?”, and only 3.8% of participants indicated being aware that added sugar increases toxins in cigarette smoke.
0wZQ5 TIL that F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Great Gatsby) is the great-grand nephew of Francis Scott Key (Star Spangled Banner). He was also named after him.
pnWe TIL Al Capone, was a vicious gangster, but made sure kids got fresh milk
nW4KW TIL Wild Rodents Will Run on Mouse Wheels if You Leave Them in the Woods